Rumor of Boer Surroundment. British Advance North of Bloemfontein
A London rumor cites a Cabinet statement that General Cronje is surrounded while officials say news is awaiting confirmation. Boers trek east toward Bloemfontein as Lord Kitchener, General MacDonald, and General French push the pursuit with wagon trains, delaying them at Reit river ford and losing 200 wagons and 600 tons of stores to Boer forces.
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Kelly Kenny
MacDonald
Koodoers Randford
French
Kimberley
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War Office
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Daily Mail
Split on Fusion Splits Populist National Committee
In Lincoln Nebraska a Populist national committee meeting ended in a split with anti fusion leaders walking out after credentials disputes over Barker and Donnelly. Fusion supporters moved to call a national convention in Cincinnati on May 9 while anti fusion factions formed a separate campaign.
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Arkansas
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Robert Schilling
Wisconsin
Nebraska
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Iowa
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Texas
British forces press advance toward Ladysmith at Chieveley
Dispatch from Lonpox February 21 cites General Buller detailing February 19 actions around Monte Christo and the Tugela. Queens and Scots Fusiliers led flanking assaults with heavy artillery and naval gunfire, forcing the enemy to retreat across the Tugela while taking camps stores and prisoners. Troops praised for energy and dash amid extreme heat and difficult ground. Casualties described as not many.
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Lonpox
War Office
Buller
Chieveley Camp
Cingola
Nek
Hildyard
Monte Christo
Welsh Fusiliers
Tugela
Queens
Scots Fusiliers
Rifle Brigade
Chievely
Boers Lose Fort at Monte Christo as British Advance
Chevery February 19. The Boer line is broken and British forces capture the enemy position on Monte Christo. TheBoers withdraw in good order removing baggage and convoy wagons. British casualties are comparatively few.
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Monte Christo
Chevery
SwedISH Peace Society Seeks End to South African War
A cable from Stockholm reports Sweden’s Peace Society addressed a memorial to President McKinley. It asks him to use his influence to help end the South African War through his personal and official mediation.
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CmicaGco
Record
Stockholm
Swedish Peace Society
McKinley
Porto Rico tariff bill opens as Congress weighs fate
In Washington on February 21 the Porto Rican tariff bill debate began in the House. Democrats line up against the measure with Republican backing from McCall and Littlefield. Payne leads the majority in arguing for the bill while Richardson questions Congress power and Dalzell joins in constitutional defense. Debate stressed the constitutional question and economic goals of extending U.S. laws to the island.
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Washington
Porto Rico
McCall
Massachusetts
Littlefield
Maine
Payne
United States
Richardson
Congress
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Civil Service Commission Appropriation Struck Out in Committee
In Washington on February 19 the House struck from the annual appropriation bill all provision for the civil service commission. The action, customary in committee of the whole, is expected to be reversed on roll call when the bill returns to the chamber. The debate centered on pension figures for Spanish War veterans, with party crossfire over Northern and Southern applicants and state volunteers.
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WasuHinaTon
Civil Service Commission
Sims
Dem. Tenn
Pearre
Rep
Massachusetts
Fitzgerald
Dem. Mass
Massachusetts Volunteers
Hepburn
One Notable Change in War Department Bill
The secretary of war sent a draft to the Senate and House military committees claiming the bill strengthens the military system. Introduced in the House by Chairman Hull, it features one third of promotions by selection to reward gallant service. The president would control heads of staff departments and can appoint new heads with Senate consent to boost efficiency.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Senate
House
Department
Hull
Debate on congressional power over insular possessions
In Washington on February 21 a House inquiry resolution sparked a lengthy Senate constitutional showdown over whether Congress can extend or withhold the Constitution in new U S territories. The discussion touched insular possessions and DC, ending with adoption of the resolution and the Hawaiian bill taking up the rest of the session.
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Washington
Senate
Hale
Congress
United States
District of Columbia
Tillman
Senate Debates Philippines Retention Question Continues
Washington notes report the Senate resumed debate on the Philippines after finishing finance discussion. Democrat McEnery urged relinquishment as U.S. authority was asserted while Stewart argued for free admission of island goods and said he was finished with the Hawaii garment bill beyond formal readings.
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Washington
Lee
McEnery
Dem
United States
Stewart
U States
Hawaii
Porto Rico After Hawaii Senate Caucus Sets Order of Business
The Republican caucus in the senate decided to take up the Porto Rico government bill next after Hawaii. They noted the seating of Senator Quay as a privileged question with no action, and planned to have Republicans succeed Democrats in several senate appointments.
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Washington
Repulican
Senate
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Quay
New York Delegates-at-Large Election Forecast
Eliott Danforth says Richard Croker and David B. Hill will be elected delegates at large to the Democratic national convention. He expects the convention to meet in Milwaukee and that New York’s vote will be cast for that city.
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New York
Eliott Danforth
Democratic State Committee
Richard Croker
David B. Hill
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Shipping disasters hit north Spain coast with many deaths
Gales lash Santander and the north coast of Spain causing three small vessels to wreck near the city with 24 seamen dead. Eight vessels are missing and two coastal ships with four crew members foundered off Gijon.
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Santander
Spain
Gijon
Sharkey Knocks Out Jeffords in Second Round
Detroit Feb 21 Tom Sharkey knocked out Jim Jeffords the California aspirant for heavyweight honors in the second round of a scheduled 10 round bout. The KO came at 2 minutes 6 seconds of the second round.
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Sharkey
Jeffords
Detroit
Tom Sharkey
Jim Jeffords
California
Supreme Court affirms Minneapolis school tax law
Str Paul Feb 21 In the supreme court a decision upheld the Minneapolis school tax measure in all points Justice Collins alone dissents The former supreme court knocked out St Pauls school tax law now the court virtually reverses itself
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Supreme Court
Minneapolis
Collins
St. Paul
Des Moines Nomination Back McVickar For Third Term
Des Moines Iowa February 21 The Republican primaries chose incumbent mayor John A McVickar on a municipal ownership platform for a third term. J I Myerly was the defeated candidate.
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Des Moines
John A. McVickar
J. I Myerly
Wisconsin Nears Completion at Union Iron Works
The battle ship Wisconsin, then under construction at the Union Iron Works, is rapidly nearing completion and is expected to be ready for her trial trip before July 1.
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San Francisco
Fed
Wisconsin
Union Siren Works
Department Acts to Probe Ex Consul Macrum Allegations
Washington February 19 The state department moves to examine all aspects of the charges against ex Consul Macrum in response to a congressional inquiry. The investigation will cover conditions under which consular mail and services were conducted and other related matters.
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Washington
Macrum
Antic
Congress
Aough
Favorable Action on the Loud Bill by Post Office Committee
A committee on post offices reports favorable action on the Loud Bill. It sets a fixed postage and defines mailable matter to include all news and periodical publications issued at stated intervals as four times a year.
Spain Increases Import Duties
Washington reports Spain has enacted a tariff increase affecting imports. The move follows government policy to adjust trade terms. The new duties apply to selected goods and may impact pricing and relations with trading partners.
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Spain
Washington
Northern Pacific to Begin Daily Portland Puget Sound Train
Portland report states Northern Pacific will start a daily passenger train service from April linking Portland to Puget Sound and St Paul, improving regional rail connectivity. The announcement signals enhanced travel options for travelers between Oregon and neighboring markets.
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Portland, Or
Northern Pacific
Portland
Puget Sound
St. Paw
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